Organization’s mission: To ensure that older residents of Cumberland can remain independent and living in their own homes as long as possible; to prevent social isolation of older residents.

Specific tasks volunteer(s) will perform: Coordinates rides program, assigns rides to volunteer drivers, answers incoming phone calls (on phone provided by AIP), returns voicemails, confirms appointments for cognitively impaired riders, and calls riders when rides cannot be fulfilled. Also registers new riders and records their information, sends out frequent emails to volunteers advising them of ride requests and then matches drivers to ride requests via email. Records rides given, who drives, and where the rides take place. In addition, the ride coordinator works closely with the CAR co-coordinator, the AIP Committee, and the Cumberland Congregational Church.

Benefits or considerations offered volunteer(s). Satisfaction of helping older residents with their transportation needs, connecting them to the larger community, arranging rides to medical appointments, and enabling them to socialize.

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In case of inclement weather, please check with the event organizer. Rides for seniors in Cumberland and North Yarmouth are available at no charge from CAR, 207-829-3367 or e-mail cumberlandrides@gmail.com